Clinical Study Day 2 Glasgow Group 2022

For a patient diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which of the following would be an unlikely cause of a rash

• Graves disease

• Side effect of carbimazole

• Microgynon

• Side effect of propranolol

What beta-blocker would you not prescribe for tachycardia in hyperthyroidism?

• Metoprolol

• Bisoprolol

• Propranolol

• Nadolol

Which one of the following is true?

• Vicks vaporub is not a suitable option for cold treatment with patients with hypertension

• Decongestant tablets are suitable for use for cold/flu treatment with hypertension patients and can be supplied without question

• Hypertension diagnosis can be made using only 2 measurements (one in each arm)

• U+Es should be checked 2-4 weeks after amlodipine initiation and after each dose increase

1.       Before initiating atorvastatin in a hypertension patient, which of the following do we not need to measure?

• HbA1c

• LFTs

• CK level

• U+Es

Which of the following statements is true in relation to preventers and relievers?

• SABA dampen down inflammatory response, long-term prevention of bronchospasm, ICS are for immediate relief of bronchospasm

• LABA for long term prevention of bronchospasm and ICS are for immediate relief of bronchospasm

• ICS dampen down inflammatory response, long-term prevention of bronchospasm, SABAs are for immediate relief of bronchospasm

• Preventer includes salbutamol sulphate and the reliever includes ICS and formoterol

Which of the following should not be routinely used for pain relief in asthma?

• Anadin extra

• Solpadeine max

• Voltarol gel

• Migraleve yellow

Which one of these isn’t a warning sign of sepsis?

• Fever

• High blood pressure

• Rapid heart rate

• Broken / infected skin

A patient was admitted to the hospital with suspected sepsis. Which one of this is not an expected treatment plan?

• Appropriate broad spectrum treatment

• IV fluids

• Blood culture

• Oxygen

Which of these is not a step in CARE?

• Counsel

• Avoid

• Read PIF

• Escalate

Which of the following does NOT require the physical presence of the RP in the pharmacy?

• Sale / supply of medicines

• Supply of medicines under a PGD

• Accuracy checking

• Professional check (clinical / legal) of a Rx